Third Party Manufacturing Manager
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A collaborative, cross-functional setting that fosters teamwork and innovation.
Part of a team with highly skilled and experienced regulatory affairs professionals.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
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Position Accountability/Scope :
Accountable for managing third-party operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining efficient production and supply chain processes.
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and timely supply of products.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure TPM projects comply with regulations and timelines.
Align warehousing and EDA requirements.
Facilitate communication and actions required from TPM to help Abbott achieve their Supply, Quality, and financial goals.
Secure regular market supply by delivering finished products on time.
Forecast required raw/packaging materials for production at TPMs and coordinate between TPM and stakeholders to ensure raw/packaging material availability.
Monitor the supply of raw/packing materials to TPMs and ensure adherence to standards.
Control TPM inventory of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products.
Control the movement of finished products from TPM to Abbott warehouses.
Ensure all technical requirements are handled according to Abbott standards.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, eg. QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance Departments for facilitation of Abbott products launches and supply.
Apply relevant expertise and knowledge to manage an efficient S&OP process. Proactively communicate supply constraints to stakeholders and align on key actions.
Review performance of TPMs through effective established Supply KPIs to ensure adherence
Align distributor activities and manage documentation for bulk and finished goods.
Coordinate quality assurance efforts between local TPM, distributors, and affiliate.
Work with the global team to set up product parameters in various systems.
Handle TPM activities, including managing technical transfer projects and Support in evaluate new CMOs for technical capabilities.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in pharmacy or technical related field.
MSc or MBA degree is a plus.
Experience/Background
Minimum +10 years of relevant experience.
General understanding of pharmaceutical industry principles and practices.
Analytical mindset, good time management, and planning skills.
Project management skills.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work in a cross-functional environment with strong management skills.
Proficiency in English communication.
Job details
How this role compares
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We currently track 514 comparable Manager Manufacturing & CMC roles across 76 biopharma companies.
Salary context
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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